The Cuban Missile Crisis
... built by the Soviet Union on the island of Cuba. Because he did not want Cuba and the Soviet Union to know that he knew about the missiles, Kennedy met in secret with his advisors for several days to discuss the problem. After many long and difficult meetings, Kennedy decided to place a naval blocka ...
... built by the Soviet Union on the island of Cuba. Because he did not want Cuba and the Soviet Union to know that he knew about the missiles, Kennedy met in secret with his advisors for several days to discuss the problem. After many long and difficult meetings, Kennedy decided to place a naval blocka ...
From the Grand Alliance to Containment
... • The Nuclear Arms races consumed dollars and resources, skewed the economy toward dependence on military projects • Anti-communist hysteria which stifled debate, ...
... • The Nuclear Arms races consumed dollars and resources, skewed the economy toward dependence on military projects • Anti-communist hysteria which stifled debate, ...
Complete the following exercises…
... 6. How did Winston Churchill respond to the creation of Stalin’s satellite states? Churchill declared that an Iron Curtain had fallen across Europe which divided communist and noncommunist states. 7. Identify and explain two policies that the United Sates developed in response to Soviet expansion. ...
... 6. How did Winston Churchill respond to the creation of Stalin’s satellite states? Churchill declared that an Iron Curtain had fallen across Europe which divided communist and noncommunist states. 7. Identify and explain two policies that the United Sates developed in response to Soviet expansion. ...
THE COLD WAR
... balance of power. Tried to install them without US knowledge, but the sites were discovered, and the Soviet Union and US were on the brink of nuclear war for 3 days. Direct negotiation between Soviets and U.S. eventually solved the crisis. ...
... balance of power. Tried to install them without US knowledge, but the sites were discovered, and the Soviet Union and US were on the brink of nuclear war for 3 days. Direct negotiation between Soviets and U.S. eventually solved the crisis. ...
The Cold War
... In his speech, Churchill stated that Europe was divided into two hostile camps. Stalin viewed Churchill’s speech as “a call to war with the Soviet Union.” ...
... In his speech, Churchill stated that Europe was divided into two hostile camps. Stalin viewed Churchill’s speech as “a call to war with the Soviet Union.” ...
Ancient Rome
... writers, producers, and directors who were not allowed to work on Hollywood films because of their alleged Communist connections. Subversives: people who work secretly inside a country to overthrow the government. ...
... writers, producers, and directors who were not allowed to work on Hollywood films because of their alleged Communist connections. Subversives: people who work secretly inside a country to overthrow the government. ...
Name: ______ Cold War Study Guide In a speech in 1946, declared
... 5. American troops went to Korea because ______________ Korea was invaded BY _______________ Korea. 6. In 1950, the United States became involved in the Korean War to stop the _______________________________ _____________________________________________. 7. The two military alliances that opposed ea ...
... 5. American troops went to Korea because ______________ Korea was invaded BY _______________ Korea. 6. In 1950, the United States became involved in the Korean War to stop the _______________________________ _____________________________________________. 7. The two military alliances that opposed ea ...
Cold War Vocab
... orbit Earth, launched by the Soviets in 1957 Showed the technology gap between US and USSR Added to Americans fear (hydrogen capabilities) ...
... orbit Earth, launched by the Soviets in 1957 Showed the technology gap between US and USSR Added to Americans fear (hydrogen capabilities) ...
the File
... The Soviet Union tried to drive the United States and its allies out of West Berlin through a blockade of the city during the Cold War. The US responded with a massive airlift of food and other materials that lasted over three months To cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies ...
... The Soviet Union tried to drive the United States and its allies out of West Berlin through a blockade of the city during the Cold War. The US responded with a massive airlift of food and other materials that lasted over three months To cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies ...
Chapter 18 Section 1: Origins of the Cold War
... almost all economic activity • Potsdam Conference between the Big Three ...
... almost all economic activity • Potsdam Conference between the Big Three ...
Name: ______ Chapter 11 Study Guide In a speech in 1946
... 4. The Cold War was between two forms of government: the United States which was a democracy and the former Soviet Union which was communist. 5. American troops went to Korea because South Korea was invaded BY North Korea. 6. In 1950, the United States became involved in the Korean War to stop the s ...
... 4. The Cold War was between two forms of government: the United States which was a democracy and the former Soviet Union which was communist. 5. American troops went to Korea because South Korea was invaded BY North Korea. 6. In 1950, the United States became involved in the Korean War to stop the s ...
Word Wall
... Berlin Blockade and Airlift First major crises of the new Cold War. Soviets blocked railroad and street access by the three Western powers to the Western-occupied sectors of Berlin. The crisis abated after the Western powers bypassed the blockade by establishing the Berlin Airlift, demonstrating bo ...
... Berlin Blockade and Airlift First major crises of the new Cold War. Soviets blocked railroad and street access by the three Western powers to the Western-occupied sectors of Berlin. The crisis abated after the Western powers bypassed the blockade by establishing the Berlin Airlift, demonstrating bo ...
Print › Chapter 24 Cold War 1945-63 | Quizlet
... The U.S. intervened on behalf of Egypt. Damaged Britain and France's standing as world powers. ...
... The U.S. intervened on behalf of Egypt. Damaged Britain and France's standing as world powers. ...
File - Mr Sosebee History
... US policy of providing direct economic and military aid to free nations whose right to self determination were threatened by communist forces Program in which the US supplied $13 million in economic grants and loans to European nations rebuilding after WWII Metaphor first used by Winston Churchill i ...
... US policy of providing direct economic and military aid to free nations whose right to self determination were threatened by communist forces Program in which the US supplied $13 million in economic grants and loans to European nations rebuilding after WWII Metaphor first used by Winston Churchill i ...
Cold War
... surrender by Aug. 6, 1945 (the reason why the US drops the bomb on Aug. 6th is because they don’t want the Soviet’s help) United Nations (UN) a. Peace keeping organization for all countries of the world b. Successful because US joins and because it has a military element Nuremberg Trials a. War crim ...
... surrender by Aug. 6, 1945 (the reason why the US drops the bomb on Aug. 6th is because they don’t want the Soviet’s help) United Nations (UN) a. Peace keeping organization for all countries of the world b. Successful because US joins and because it has a military element Nuremberg Trials a. War crim ...
In February 1945, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill
... In February 1945, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill expressed his belief that world peace was nearer the grasp of statesmen than at any time in history. "It would be a great tragedy," he said, "if they, through inertia or carelessness, let it slip from their grasp. History would never forgive ...
... In February 1945, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill expressed his belief that world peace was nearer the grasp of statesmen than at any time in history. "It would be a great tragedy," he said, "if they, through inertia or carelessness, let it slip from their grasp. History would never forgive ...
The Beginning of the Cold War
... • Communism was spreading after World War II ended. Truman wants to stop it. • The Soviets wanted more territory, and China became communist under Mao Zedong. • Greece and Turkey were nearly taken by Communist forces. • Truman Doctrine added that it “must be the policy of the United States to suppor ...
... • Communism was spreading after World War II ended. Truman wants to stop it. • The Soviets wanted more territory, and China became communist under Mao Zedong. • Greece and Turkey were nearly taken by Communist forces. • Truman Doctrine added that it “must be the policy of the United States to suppor ...
Cold War Powerpoint
... ownership, individuals own businesses Democracy Individualism Allies: Western Europe and any other capitalist countries ...
... ownership, individuals own businesses Democracy Individualism Allies: Western Europe and any other capitalist countries ...
Cold War Vocabulary List
... 1946-1991 (Collapse of the Soviet Union) 1.United Nations-An international peace-keeping organization founded in 1945 to provide security to the nations of the world. 2.Truman Doctrine-A policy of giving economic and military aid to free nations threatened by internal or external opponents, announce ...
... 1946-1991 (Collapse of the Soviet Union) 1.United Nations-An international peace-keeping organization founded in 1945 to provide security to the nations of the world. 2.Truman Doctrine-A policy of giving economic and military aid to free nations threatened by internal or external opponents, announce ...
Containing Communism
... began the policy of containment. • Containment was the effort of the U.S. to block the expansion of the Soviets by creating alliances and supporting weaker countries. ...
... began the policy of containment. • Containment was the effort of the U.S. to block the expansion of the Soviets by creating alliances and supporting weaker countries. ...
Cold War Review Sheet
... What was the American strategy under détente? The movement of Americans from cities to communities outside an urban core is known? What agency helped spur economic growth across Western Europe by eliminating tariffs? What kind of government did Japan adopt after World War II? How did the United Stat ...
... What was the American strategy under détente? The movement of Americans from cities to communities outside an urban core is known? What agency helped spur economic growth across Western Europe by eliminating tariffs? What kind of government did Japan adopt after World War II? How did the United Stat ...
Cold War Events
... • SOVIETS ALLOWED NO TRAFFIC INTO THEIR “SIDE” OF BERLIN • LATER LED TO THE CREATION OF A PHYSICAL BORDER ...
... • SOVIETS ALLOWED NO TRAFFIC INTO THEIR “SIDE” OF BERLIN • LATER LED TO THE CREATION OF A PHYSICAL BORDER ...
Early Years of the Cold War
... • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – Western European, Canada, and & U.S. – 1949 - Military alliance ...
... • North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – Western European, Canada, and & U.S. – 1949 - Military alliance ...